How To Watch Netflix on Firefox 49+

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of how to watch Netflix on Firefox 49 and above. We will cover three primary methods: changing the User-Agent, installing the Widevine plugin, and installing the VLC Media Player.

Changing the User-Agent

The User-Agent is a string that your browser sends to a website to tell it information about the browser and operating system you’re using. Netflix uses this information to decide what kind of video stream to send you. By changing the User-Agent, we can trick Netflix into thinking we’re using a different browser or operating system that it supports.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Install the User Agent Overrider extension in Firefox. This extension allows you to easily change your User-Agent. You can install it from the Firefox Add-ons website.
2. Go to the extension’s preferences. You can do this by clicking on the extension’s icon and selecting “Preferences”.
3. Add the User-Agent string. In the preferences, add the following User-Agent string: Linux / Chrome 53: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; Ubuntu; Linux x86_64) AppleWebKit/535.11 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/53.0.2785.34 Safari/537.36.
4. Select the new User-Agent. Click on the extension’s icon again and select the “Linux / Chrome 53” User-Agent that you just added.
5. Visit Netflix.com and start streaming. You may need to hit “refresh” to start a video.

Installing the Widevine Plugin

Widevine is a plugin that is owned by Google and is used for playing DRM-protected HTML5 content. It’s used by many popular streaming services, including Netflix.

Here’s how to install it:

1. Enable DRM content in Firefox. Go to Firefox’s Preferences, then the “Content” section, and tick the box labeled “Play DRM Content”. This will enable the installation of the Widevine plugin.
2. Follow the steps in the “Changing the User-Agent” section. The Widevine plugin alone isn’t enough to get Netflix working; you also need to change your User-Agent.
3. Visit Netflix.com and start streaming.

Installing VLC Media Player

VLC is a popular media player that can play a wide variety of video formats. It also has a browser plugin that can be used to play Netflix videos.

Here’s how to install it:

1. Open the terminal. You can do this by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.
2. Run the following commands:

   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get install vlc browser-plugin-vlc

   The sudo apt-get update command updates the list of available packages and their versions, but it does not install or upgrade any packages. The sudo apt-get install vlc browser-plugin-vlc command installs the VLC media player and its browser plugin.
3. Visit Netflix.com and start streaming. Netflix should now play without any issues in Firefox 49 or higher.

Please note that these solutions may not work in all cases, as Netflix’s support for Firefox on Linux may vary. If you’re still having trouble, it’s recommended to contact Netflix support and report the issue to ensure a faster resolution.

We hope this guide has been helpful in getting Netflix working on your Firefox browser. Happy streaming!